Company Description We are a leading children's sportswear company doing business in licensed and private label with ALL major retailers across the USA. Salary Range: 100k - 110k Job Description
- Develop girls' and tween licensed apparel, ensuring design innovation and trend alignment.
- Oversee associate designers and collaborate with graphic designers to execute seasonal projects.
- Organize and track project timelines, keeping all tasks on schedule and meeting deadlines.
- Collaborate with Sales to plan and strategize throughout the season to meet market demands.
- Conduct market research to discover the latest trends and introduce fresh, new ideas.
- Identify market gaps and brainstorm innovative, trend-driven designs that resonate with the target audience.
- Partner with the licensing team to select key licenses for each season's design focus.
- Secure licensor approvals on all designs before production begins.
- Lead fittings and facilitate transition meetings with product development (PD) and technical teams.
- Work with the costing team to ensure all designs are budget-friendly and cost-effective.
- Review technical packs for sampling and production accuracy.
- Approve lab dips, strike-offs, and fabric qualities, ensuring all samples meet quality standards.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Senior Designer.
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with strong sketching skills.
- Must have experience designing kids' apparel.
- Licensed apparel experience (e.g., Disney, Nickelodeon) is preferred but not required.
- Must be located in NYC or open to relocating, as this is an on-site position.
Additional Information All candidate information is confidential as according to EEO guidelines.